The Lions lose another all-time great, as Calvin Johnson retires The Detroit Lions pressed for a decision from Calvin Johnson, and they got an answer that can't make them too happy. Johnson is walking away, retiring at age 30. The team announced his decision on Tuesday morning. The Lions said Johnson filed his retirement papers and his contractual matters "were settled to the satisfaction … [Read more...]
Judging by the losses, no way these Warriors can top the ’96 Bulls
Judging by the losses, no way these Warriors can top the '96 Bulls I’d like to thank Chicago Tribune columnist Bernie Lincicome for saying what all of us were already thinking. The Golden State Warriors, working with a 57-6 record, have had it easy. The team is relying on a transparently gimmicky three-point shot and (hell, let’s get real here) a gimmick player and supposed “MVP” that could … [Read more...]
NBA Fantasy Trends: Stats: No Risk on the Ukraine?
NBA Fantasy Trends: Stats: No Risk on the Ukraine? If you watch Seinfeld or you play Risk, you look at the Ukraine on a map a little differently than most people. Well, now NBA fans might be feeling differently because Alex Len a.k.a. The Kraine has been put a hurt on the NBA. In his last five games since being unleashed, he averaged 20.4 points, 14.4 boards, 1.4 blocks, a 27.0 usage rate and a … [Read more...]
Pedro Alvarez turns O’s into your local beer-league softball team
Pedro Alvarez turns O's into your local beer-league softball team In recent seasons, baseball teams have engineered huge turnaround by focusing on team defense. The Kansas City Royals rode a strong defensive club all the way to a World Series title in 2015, while the Tampa Bay Rays were better than expected and the Cleveland Indians made a run in the second half mainly due to defensive … [Read more...]
Hero dad who saved son from flying bat: ‘I did anything I could’
Hero dad who saved son from flying bat: 'I did anything I could' Shaun Cunningham did what any father would try to do. He saw a baseball bat flying toward the face of his 9-year-old son Landon, who was looking down at a cell phone. So Shaun reached over and deflected the bat, seemingly avoiding a gruesome scene. [2016 Yahoo Fantasy Baseball is open for business. Sign up now] This happened … [Read more...]
Inspirational 10-year-old signs one-day contract with Yankees
Inspirational 10-year-old signs one-day contract with Yankees Batting practice was extra special at New York Yankees camp in Tampa on Monday. Players crowded around the cage to get a glimpse of the team's newest signing and they came away impressed and inspired as they watched Landis Sims take his cuts. Who is Landis Sims? He's a 10-year-old boy from Elizabeth, Ind., who was born without … [Read more...]
College Football Week 3 and NFL Week 2 In Review from Paul Bessire @ PredictionMachine.com – National Football Post
College Football Week 3 and NFL Week 2 In Review from Paul Bessire @ PredictionMachine.com - National Football Post Follow Prediction Machine on Twitter @predictmachine A unique look behind the numbers on sports statistics, predictions, picks and fantasy from a handicapping expert. This article originally appeared on PredictionMachine.com PredictionMachine.com is the leader in sports simulation. … [Read more...]
NHL Picks: Lightning keep top spot in Atlantic with win over Bruins – CBSSports.com
NHL Picks: Lightning keep top spot in Atlantic with win over Bruins - CBSSports.com Welcome to NHL Picks where CBSSports.com hockey writers Chris Peters and Adam Gretz offer their predictions for all of the day's games. Boston Bruins at Tampa Bay Lightning, 7:30 p.m. ET First place in the Atlantic Division is on the line Tuesday night as the Lightning and Bruins square off in Tampa. One point … [Read more...]
Cycling-Road-Paris – Nice stage 2 results (Reuters)
Cycling-Road-Paris - Nice stage 2 results (Reuters) March 8 (Infostrada Sports) - Results from Paris - Nice (Contres - Commentry, 213.5 km) on Tuesday 1. Michael Matthews (Australia / Orica) 5:04:26" 2. Niccolo Bonifazio (Italy / Trek) ST 3. Nacer Bouhanni (France / Cofidis) 4. Alexander Kristoff (Norway / Katusha) +1" 5. Arnaud Demare (France / FDJ) 6. Ben Swift (Britain / Team Sky) 7. … [Read more...]
Leicester City fans causing earthquakes with celebrations
Leicester City fans causing earthquakes with celebrations Leicester City’s supporters celebrated a recent goal so jubilantly that a minor earthquake was detected in the city, a group of geology students said on Tuesday. The group from the University of Leicester recently placed earthquake-monitoring equipment at a school close to Leicester’s King Power Stadium. When Leonardo Ulloa scored […] … [Read more...]